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Charter‑transportation study tied in committee as districts warn of fiscal risk
Summary
Senators debated a substitute to S.B. 272 directing a study on making charter schools eligible for state transportation funding starting in 2028. District leaders warned the change could harm rural routes and carry large fiscal consequences; the committee vote on a favorable recommendation was tied and the motion failed.
A substitute to S.B. 272 that would direct the State Board of Education to study options for allowing charter schools to compete for state transportation funding drew sharp questions about cost and equity and failed to win a favorable recommendation in committee.
Sponsor Senator Baldry said the substitute simply moves the study responsibility from the Legislative Fiscal Analyst to the State Board and aims to prepare policy options so charters could be eligible for funding beginning…
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